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Maryland won't have its head coach when it plays Ole Miss

Maryland's head coach won't be on hand when it takes on Ole Miss Friday in the first game of the NCAA Tournament's Los Angeles regional.

Maryland coach John Szefc has been suspended for two games by the NCAA, the school announced late Wednesday.

Assistant coach Jim Belanger will take on the head coaching duties for Maryland when it plays Ole Miss at 6 p.m. in the double-elimination regional.

The suspension comes as a result of Szefc being ejected late during Maryland's Big Ten Tournament loss to Michigan.

"I apologize for my actions during Sunday's game...," Szefc said in a release. "I take full responsibility for my behavior and will accept the two-game suspension. Though I'm disappointed I won't be in the dugout for our next two games, I'm confident that Jim and our staff will have our team well prepared."